Amarillo, Texas – A warmer-than-normal start to March is expected across the Texas Panhandle, with mild air favoring mostly rain from Sunday, March 1, through Thursday, March 5.
According to NOAA’s 6-10 day outlook issued Monday, the Panhandle is favored to see above-normal temperatures during the March 1-5 stretch, while precipitation trends near to slightly above seasonal averages across parts of the southern Plains. That warmer pattern significantly lowers the risk of widespread snow, with rain expected to be the primary precipitation type.
In Amarillo and Canyon, passing rain showers are the most likely outcome as systems track across the region. Periods of steadier rainfall could create slick stretches along Interstate 40 and U.S. Highway 287, particularly during the morning and evening commute.
Farther south toward Lubbock and Plainview, rain should dominate with mild daytime temperatures limiting any wintry concerns. In northern communities including Borger and Pampa, a brief rain-snow mix cannot be entirely ruled out during overnight hours if temperatures dip, but accumulation appears unlikely given the broader warm pattern.
Drivers should remain alert for reduced visibility and ponding on roadways during heavier showers, especially in low-lying or poor-drainage areas. With temperatures trending above normal, early March will feel more like spring across much of the Texas Panhandle.
Additional refinements are expected later this week as the March 1-5 window approaches and system timing becomes clearer.
